By a curious coincidence of dates, the coronation year 2023 will be 70 years after the coronation date in 1953. I thought it would be of interest to look back during this year of some of the events taking place before, during and after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Coronation Year 70 Years Ago - August 1953 Part 2
17—Shocking accident at St. John’s, a young farmer, Mr. F. Cotillard, receiving injuries necessitating his right arm being amputated when his car swerved into a wall. Inquest held on the body found floating off the harbour, the inquiry being adjourned sine die in an attempt to gain identification. Caesarean Lawn Tennis Club Junior tournament commences at Grands Vaux.
18.—Retirement gifts made to the Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Rider at Grove Place school room.
The Coronation Year 70 Years Ago - August 1953 Part 2
17—Shocking accident at St. John’s, a young farmer, Mr. F. Cotillard, receiving injuries necessitating his right arm being amputated when his car swerved into a wall. Inquest held on the body found floating off the harbour, the inquiry being adjourned sine die in an attempt to gain identification. Caesarean Lawn Tennis Club Junior tournament commences at Grands Vaux.
18.—Retirement gifts made to the Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Rider at Grove Place school room.
19.—-Two-day show of R.J.A. and HS. opens at Springfield, cattle being judged to-day ; the Horticultural Department also held their summer flower show in the lower hall. 7
20. Second day of R.J.A. and HS. summer show, displays being :given by despatch riders of the Royal Corps of Signals and a horse gymkhana being held in the evening; more than 600 excursionists from Guernsey attended.
21.-A safe owned by Messrs. Drive Hire, of Broad Street, and containing £200, forced open and found abandoned on the Five Mile Road. Building trade negotiations break down and T. and G.W.U. threatens that dockers will refuse to handle goods coming into or going out of the Island. Holiday-maker saved from drowning at Portelet by two lads on a beach float and a man who swam 200 yards in rough seas.
22.—A motor cyclist and his pillion rider sustain serious injuries in head-on collision with a taxi near Samarés Lane.'
23 .--Audacious theft at the Museum, Pier Road, during visiting hours, a replica of the valuable gold torque being stolen from its case. Narrow escape: from drowning when- two visitors are cut off by the tide near Seymour Tower, La Rocque, they being rescued by residents of the district.
25.—--Mr. T. G. Billot returned as Centenier for St. Martin’s following a contested election in which the defeated candidate was Mr. W. H. de la Mare. St. Helier Yacht Club holds cadets’ regatta in the harbour. Local football season opens. The Rest defeating the League champions The Beeches 0—2 at Springfield.
26—His Excellency attends farewell luncheon given by the Rotary Club, being presented with the club flag and in return giving the club a signed portrait of himself. .
27.-—St. Brelade’s Fete and Water Carnival an- outstanding success, nearly 15,000 attending. The Evening Post” Cricket XI Wins Press “ Test,” defeating “The Guernsey Evening Press” C.C. by five wickets in a match played at the Airport pitch. Annual 50-mile car race handicap staged by the J.M.C. and LED. held at St. Ouen’s sands, a huge crowd being present. Members of the Green Room. Club make presentation of water-colours to‘ Lady Grasett, their president, who is shortly leaving the Island.
28. Annual general meeting of Young Farmers Club.
31 Verdict of suicide returned at inquest held on the body of Mr. A. C. Le Fevre, of Radier Farm, Grouville, found shot at his residence on Sunday.
20. Second day of R.J.A. and HS. summer show, displays being :given by despatch riders of the Royal Corps of Signals and a horse gymkhana being held in the evening; more than 600 excursionists from Guernsey attended.
21.-A safe owned by Messrs. Drive Hire, of Broad Street, and containing £200, forced open and found abandoned on the Five Mile Road. Building trade negotiations break down and T. and G.W.U. threatens that dockers will refuse to handle goods coming into or going out of the Island. Holiday-maker saved from drowning at Portelet by two lads on a beach float and a man who swam 200 yards in rough seas.
22.—A motor cyclist and his pillion rider sustain serious injuries in head-on collision with a taxi near Samarés Lane.'
23 .--Audacious theft at the Museum, Pier Road, during visiting hours, a replica of the valuable gold torque being stolen from its case. Narrow escape: from drowning when- two visitors are cut off by the tide near Seymour Tower, La Rocque, they being rescued by residents of the district.
25.—--Mr. T. G. Billot returned as Centenier for St. Martin’s following a contested election in which the defeated candidate was Mr. W. H. de la Mare. St. Helier Yacht Club holds cadets’ regatta in the harbour. Local football season opens. The Rest defeating the League champions The Beeches 0—2 at Springfield.
26—His Excellency attends farewell luncheon given by the Rotary Club, being presented with the club flag and in return giving the club a signed portrait of himself. .
27.-—St. Brelade’s Fete and Water Carnival an- outstanding success, nearly 15,000 attending. The Evening Post” Cricket XI Wins Press “ Test,” defeating “The Guernsey Evening Press” C.C. by five wickets in a match played at the Airport pitch. Annual 50-mile car race handicap staged by the J.M.C. and LED. held at St. Ouen’s sands, a huge crowd being present. Members of the Green Room. Club make presentation of water-colours to‘ Lady Grasett, their president, who is shortly leaving the Island.
28. Annual general meeting of Young Farmers Club.
31 Verdict of suicide returned at inquest held on the body of Mr. A. C. Le Fevre, of Radier Farm, Grouville, found shot at his residence on Sunday.
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